Scholarly Expertise / Activity

Interests:

Healthcare IT

Data technologies

Technology implementation

Improving patient flow to smooth nursing workload requirements

Work measurement & nurse staffing

Dr. Abdoo focuses on systems research, namely the delivery of high quality, efficient, and effective health services; information technology; and the evaluation and implementation of new technologies to apply to nursing and the health care delivery sector. The underlying theme in her research bridging technology with the end user and developing accurate, robust, user friendly, and technologically advanced information systems that enhance patient safety and unite clinical practice, research, and management. Based on her expertise in these areas, Dr. Abdoo has published and consulted on systems and database design, bar coding and other data input technologies in clinical practice, and data input technologies in research.

Current Research Grants and Programs:

The Impact of a Computerized Provider Order Management System on Nursing Workflow and Clinical Information Flow

Forecasting model for nurse staffing

Nursing experience levels and impact on nurse staffing

Teaching

Dr. Abdoo teaches quality and operations management in the Heath Systems, Nursing Leadership and Effectiveness Science graduate program, as well as information technology concepts at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. She was one of the lead faculty in launching the off-campus RN BSN completion programs in Flint, Kalamazoo, and Traverse City through the development of self-instructional materials (pre-computers). She has also been actively involved in distance learning through technology. As an advocate for implementing technology that benefits its users, she tries to incorporate the latest technology in her instruction (e.g. PDAs, audience response clickers).

Affiliations / Service

Member, State of Michigan’s New Medical Technology Advisory Committee (NEWTAC)